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Information:
Easy species to identify due
to the unique pattern in the caudal fin which it also
shares with Dianema
urostriatum
from the Callichthyinae sub family. Not an easy species
of Corydoras to breed, but it has been achieved.
(see ScotCat article in Reference). Lineage:
Placed in Lineage 8 sub clade 4 which comprises the
"intermediate long-snouts" with deeper bodies.
It also includes Brochis in sub-clade 1 which
was synonymised with Corydoras by Britto
in 2003 but in time there will be a revision which
will resurrect Brochis (Cope, 1871) to full
genera again. Aquarium Care: This
is akin to most of this genus, very peaceful, and
would be best housed with small to medium tank mates
such as Tetras, Rasboras and Danios or in a species
tank for breeding purposes. Diet:
A good quality flake food and tablet food for adults
with sporadic feedings of frozen or live food will
keep your Corydoras in good health.
Common
Name:
Flag-tailed Cory
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America:
Brazil, Upper Negro River basin. Type locality:
Rio Aiuana, a southern tributary of the middle Rio
Negro, Amazonas, Brazil.
Size:
Male: 6.5cm (2¾ins)
Female: 7.0cm (3ins)
Temp:
22-26°C (71-79°F)
p.H.
6.0-7.2.
Reference:
Alexandrou, Markos
& Taylor, Martin. (2011). Evolution,
ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae revisited. Fuller, I.A.M. &
Evers, H-G:
2005 Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish Ian Fuller
Enterprises. 384 p. Ian A. M. Fuller & Hans-Georg Evers
(2011). Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish Supplement
1. Ian Fuller Enterprises. ScotCat Article: Bodrock, Eric. Corydoras
robineae
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